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Master of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering

Drive the development of efficient and reliable transit systems and be part of the emerging world of autonomous transportation with a Transportation Engineering master’s program from the UW–Madison.

Is this program right for you?

The Transportation Engineering master’s program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison teaches you to conduct research and disseminate knowledge for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods.

Because of energy constraints, population growth, capacity constraints, and environmental awareness, there is an industry need for engineers who understand traditional engineering principles and can also adapt and embrace innovative opportunities in the field.

The Civil & Environmental Engineering: Transportation Engineering master’s degree focuses on technology-based learning and utilizes UW–Madison’s prominence in cutting-edge scholarly research. Learn how to drive the discovery, planning, design, development, operation, maintenance, and safety of intelligent transportation systems and play the important role in connected and autonomous transportation.

You also gain the tools to develop efficient and reliable multi-modal freight systems that lead to economic growth and provide the foundation for the success of most industries.

Because the rapid growth in digital communication and automotive design requires new thinking, our program takes advantage of emerging opportunities in remote controls and the use of interactive signals in vehicles, satellites, mobile phones, and stationary traffic operations devices. Plus, you learn within UW–Madison’s full-scale driving simulator and our national CV/AV proving grounds.

The unique combination of classroom understanding with real-world application allows you to fully master developments in the transportation industry.

What you Learn

Recognize and modify transportation systems and processes—such as system design, traffic operations, traffic safety, and human factor interactions—to be more robust and efficient

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Have a bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program or from a recognized international institution

Submit a 1,000 word or fewer statement of purpose; include your technical areas of interest, coursework emphasis, research experience, professional goals, faculty members you are interested in working with, and any other items relevant to your qualifications for graduate school

Submit three letters of recommendation

Non-native English speakers must have a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 580 (written) or 92 (Internet version)

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